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after the fact

/ˌæftɚ ðə ˈfækt/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.33 in modern English

Syllables
af-ter the -fact
IPA
/ˌæftɚ ðə ˈfækt/
23
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

After the occurrence of some action or event, such as a crime or the formation of a contract.

prep_phrase

Too late; after something is finished or final.

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌæftɚ ðə ˈfækt/
  • British English: /ˌɑːftə ðə ˈfækt/

Inflected Forms

ATF (alternative)

Phrases

accessory after the fact before the fact

Frequently Paired Words

before the fact

Synonyms

post factum post hoc

Questions

How do you pronounce after the fact?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌæftɚ ðə ˈfækt/.
What does after the fact mean?
After the occurrence of some action or event, such as a crime or the formation of a contract.

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